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Toad Crab

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The toad crab is a benthic marine crustacean found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, noted for its distinctly bulky, dome-shaped carapace.

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What is a toad crab?

The toad crab is a benthic marine crustacean with a bulky, dome-shaped carapace. Benthic means it lives on or near the sea floor.

Where do toad crabs live?

Toad crabs are found in cold waters of the North Atlantic and North Pacific. They are marine animals associated with the sea floor.

Why is the toad crab called a crab?

It is a marine crustacean with the body plan and hard carapace associated with crabs. Its distinctive feature is the bulky, rounded or dome-shaped shell.

What does the toad crab's carapace look like?

The carapace is notably bulky and dome-shaped. That heavy rounded appearance is the feature most clearly emphasized in descriptions of the toad crab.

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